Planned Giving Manager (interim)

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides emergency medical humanitarian care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. We provide assistance based on need, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion or political affiliation. We also speak out about the suffering we witness while carrying out our work.

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on Friday, 24 July 2026

Anticipated start: mid August, 2026

Status: 12-month contract

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.

The Planned Giving (PG) Manager at MSF Canada will oversee all aspects of the PG unit, including marketing, donor engagement, estate administration, and mass marketing integration. They will cultivate relationships with loyal supporters, aligning their philanthropic goals with MSF’s mission of providing medical humanitarian aid worldwide.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:

• Management of team and projects: oversee and lead the PG Officer, PG Estates Officer, and PG Coordinator;

• Maximize growth opportunities: provide strong people skills and industry knowledge; Lead stewardship, engagement and acquisition strategies for PG unit, developing and researching best practices to recruit and engage new and existing bequests; Increase the income from donors (major, corporate, and planned giving) to fulfill the objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan;

• Lead MSF Canada Organizational Performance Management (OPM) cycle for PG Unit: including budgeting, Annual Plan (AP), and quarterly reports for the PG unit; Ensure responsible use of resources, including accountability for budget, contracts, and suppliers, recommending new strategies, or drafting proposals in anticipation of future needs;

• Risk mitigation: work with lawyers to ensure cash-flow, mitigating delays with estate distributions and contested estates; understanding of estate law; expert ability to advise Estate Trustees and hold estate solicitors accountable.

• Data analysis: Collaborate with the Fundraising Systems Unit to improve the teams' capacity to build a data-driven FR strategy and program.

A detailed job description is available HERE.

The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

• Background in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or Law

• Demonstrated fundraising experience, with a strong focus on managing a Planned Giving portfolio in diverse settings such as charities, NGOs, or the financial sector.

• Proven ability to lead donor acquisition and marketing campaigns for legacy giving, including overseeing multi-channel strategies and audience segmentation.

• Experience managing relationships with 3rd party vendors and external legal counsel, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in planned giving operations.

• Proven track record of meeting clear performance metrics and fundraising goals in planned giving and legacy fundraising.

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing diverse teams, including direct reports, while fostering a positive work environment, providing constructive feedback, and implementing professional development initiatives.

• Skilled in strategic donor engagement, stewarding high-net-worth individuals and collaborating with financial advisors, wealth managers, and estate lawyers.

• Experience managing CRM systems and donor databases to track prospect engagement, performance, and reporting.

• Ability to navigate complex financial instruments and tax laws related to charitable giving while working with donors and legal professionals.

• Proficiency in English

• Proficiency in French is preferred

• A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or coursework in planned giving, estate law, tax law, or financial planning is an asset

Working Conditions

• Hybrid model: a minimum 40% presence in an MSF Canada officer per week.

• Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends.

• Open-concept office environment with modern workspace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, prescriptions, etc.)

• 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)

• 4 weeks’ vacation annually

• Health Spending Accounts

• Flexible work hours

• Annual Professional Development budget

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

Vacancy notice

This posting is for a an existing position and is not intended to create an ongoing candidate pool for future openings. Qualified applications will be individually assessed for this role only.

AI disclosure statement

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically screen or select candidates for interview. AI may be used in the hiring process to assist our recruitment team by:

· Summarizing recruiter or hiring manager notes, and

· Conducting limited keyword searches for specific job‑related criteria.

However, every application is reviewed by a qualified human to assess transferable or similar experience, regardless of any AI‑assisted preliminaries.

Accessibility

Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to Human Resources.

Safeguarding

MSF is committed to preventing abuse, inappropriate behavior, lack of integrity and financial misconduct in its work and care spaces. MSF expects all staff to share this commitment and promote an environment where abuse and misconduct is not tolerated.